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Gary Peart, executive chairman, Supreme Ventures Limited, speaking at the SVL annual general meeting held at the AC Marriott Hotel in St Andrew in 2023.
02 Jan, 2026 0

Supreme to sell Evolve loan portfolio

Supreme Ventures (SVL) announced that discussions are under way to divest the loan portfolio of its subsidiary, Evolve Loan Co, along with select assets, to microlender Dolla Financial Services Ltd.…
Rudolph Brown/PhotographerJamaica-born businessman Michael Lee-Chin, director of AIC Barbados which majority owns NCB Financial.
02 Jan, 2026 0

Lee-Chin’s AIC to make payment this month

AIC (Barbados) Limited has formally confirmed its obligation to make principal and interest payments in January totalling US$94.09 million to bondholders, following weeks of tension and a public…
Graphical representation of the SOL Harbor high-rise residential complex to be undertaken by Proven Properties in Ocho Rios, St Ann.
02 Jan, 2026 0

Proven to book US$61.7 million from real estate developments

Financial services firm Proven Group Limited (PGL) expects to earn US$61.7 million in revenue from the sale of its real estate units in St Ann, which would build on its half-year performance.
A ‘Help Wanted’ sign is displayed at a dry cleaner in Rolling Meadows, USA, in May 2025.
02 Jan, 2026 0

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with lay-offs historically low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labour market. US applications for jobless claims for the week ending December 27 fell by…
GIRVANO, ridden by Robert Halledeen, wins the MIRACLE MAN Trophy over a mile at Caymanas Park on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2025.
02 Jan, 2026 0

Girvano slams Of A Revolution in Miracle Man Cup

OF A REVOLUTION, winner of the Bruceontheloose Sprint when debuting locally on Mouttet Mile Day, was beaten yesterday by fellow American GIRVANO, victim of a baffling ride from returning champion…
Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey (left) and Manchester City’s Ruben Dias in action during the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City in Sunderland, England, yesterday.
02 Jan, 2026 0

EPL: Man City, Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws

SUNDERLAND, England (AP): Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland yesterday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the English Premier…
Damoi Kaschief Whitfield (left) of Chapelton Maroons tries to stop the advance of Fabian Reid of Arnett Gardens during a Jamaica Premier League match at Turner’s Oval in Clarendon on September 14, 2025.
02 Jan, 2026 0

Back in the win column: Maroons secure vital victory

Chapelton Maroons scored their first win in the Jamaica Premier League since September when they clipped Treasure Beach 1-0 yesterday. The Maroons’ last win before yesterday was a thrilling 3-2…
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Vodafone store in Central London, UK.
02 Jan, 2026 0

Vodafone settles US$256-million merger liabilities

Vodafone Group Plc, one of the world’s largest telecoms companies, has reached a final settlement valued at US$256 million with Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) over liabilities dating back to their 2017…
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Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell at a hearing for the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 9, 2024.
02 Jan, 2026 0

US Federal Reserve officials divided on rate cuts, minutes show

Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released on Tuesday show, underscoring the…